Jackets Travel to Andrews in Battle of First Place
Clay County Schools, TeamFYNSports January 15, 2019
On a cold and windy Tuesday evening, the Jacket squads traveled thirty minutes north to face off against the Andrews Wildcats.
The Lady Jackets entered the contest ranked eighth in the state and second in the conference trailing only number four team, the Lady Braves of Cherokee County. Hayesville hoped to continue its 2019 dominance as the ladies had yet to lose a game in 2019 with their most previous loss coming December 27, to the Lady Indians of Lumpkin County. Hayesville was hoping to defend their six-game win streak as they tip off against the Lady Wildcats at 6:30.
The Lady Jackets got off to a quick start as Foster grabbed a quick bucket to accelerate the Jackets to a 2-0 lead. Hayesville managed to hold onto that lead for the remainder of the first as they led 13-12. However, despite the Lady Jackets first quarter lead the Wildcats managed to tie the game with less than a minute left before the intermission. Therefore the Lady Jackets entered the intermission tied at twenty-one. Annis led the Lady Jackets with ten in the first half. Coach Chad Mcclure truly inspired the Lady Jackets at the half as they did not allow a single point in quarter three! The Lady Jackets managed to accelerate to a 47-31 point lead. In fact, the Lady Jackets never quit playing exceptional defense in the second half as they only allowed ten points as they went on to win 55-31. Annis Led the Lady Jackets with 15 points as they improve to 12-3 on the season.
The boys will follow by tipping off at eight. The Jackets in comparison to the Lady Jackets were on a six-game win streak as well, as their last defeat was also December 27, against the Indians of Lumpkin County. The Jackets, however, played with a different style of basketball. The Lady Jackets focused on playing exceptional defense and high-quality shots, The Jackets, on the other hand, relied on their high octane offense and big man McTaggart to control the low posts.
The Jackets entered the game tied with the Wildcats for first place in the conference standings. Hayesville held a 10-4 overall record and sat at 4-1 in conference play. Andrews held a 10-2 overall record and also held a 4-1 conference record. Sophomore cousins Blake and Hayden McClure looked to create some separation in the conference standings with a big win over the Wildcats. The McClure cousins both averaged over 15 PPG last week as Hayden led with 16! The Wildcats, however, have a star of their own and are led by So Cabe Ellis as he enters the game averaging 20.9 PPG and shoots 42% from behind the arc.
The Jackets got off to a hot start offensively as they led 21-9 after the first period. The Jackets were led by Ashe with seven points and a steal. The Wildcats, despite trailing in the first fought back as they trailed Hayesville 37-26 at the half. Ashe was a dominant force in the first half. He totaled ten points and a pair of steals. The Jackets came out in the third looking to continue their domination on both sides of the ball.. In fact, they did just that. The Wildcats never closed the double-digit lead the Jackets had as the Jackets went on to win 72-59. Mathis led the Wildcats with twenty-four and McTaggart led the Jackets with nineteen. The Jackets sit in first place with a .5 game lead over the Cherokee Braves. The Jackets are set to host the Braves, Friday, December 18th in a battle of first place.
Patterson Named Lady Jackets POW
Clay County Schools, TeamFYNSports January 14, 2019
This past week, January 6-13 your Hayesville Yellow Jacket squads participated in a trio of games. In which both teams went undefeated while collecting two conference wins. The Lady Jackets outscored opponents by a total of 34 points. When asking Lady Jackets coach Chad Mcclure his thoughts about the recent success he claims that no one player is a “star”, however, he has nine impact players that can come in and affect the game with their style. In fact, we agree with coach Mcclure but want to recognize JR guard Jade Patterson as the TeamFYN Clay County girls basketball player of the week. Patterson averaged 17 PPG over this past week and 2.5 SPG. The Lady Jackets are currently on a six-game win streak and travel to Andrews Tuesday, January 15th to face off against the Wildcats!
Mcclure Named Jackets POW
Clay County Schools, TeamFYNSports January 14, 2019
Along with the Lady Jackets, the Jackets walked away from the week with three huge wins in which they scored over eighty points in all three contests. The Jackets total margin of victory for the Jackets this past week was plus one hundred and four points. Hayesville out scored all opponents this week by thirty plus points. The explosive Jacket offense had multiple twenty point scorers throughout the week but the most consistent SO guard Hayden Mcclure. Mcclure averaged 16.6 PPG and 3.7 assists per game throughout this week. The Jackets will follow the Lady Jackets as they will travel to Andrews for a battle of first place in the conference.
Jackets Host Eagles Following Huge Win
Clay County Schools, TeamFYNSports January 13, 2019
On a cold and rainy Friday night in Clay County your Hayesville Yellow Jackets hosted the Hiawasse Dam Eagles. The Jackets coming off two huge conference wins over Swain and Murphy.
The Lady Jackets entered the contest looking to finish up a dominant week of basketball. The dominant defense of the Lady Jackets pushed them past a top ten ranked Murphy squad the last time out. Despite the yet again dominant defense of the Lady Jackets in the first period of the game, the offense struggled to find stride. Despite trailing 8-5 after the first Hayesville found rhythm throughout the second. Patterson led the Lady Jackets with eight during the second period as the Lady Jackets trailed 22-21 at the halftime intermission. The Lady Jackets defense continued to strengthen throughout the second half as they only allowed five points over the course of the third quarter. The Lady Jackets claimed a 30-27 lead entering the fourth. Hayesville managed to steal one away from the Eagles as the Lady Jackets won by a score of 41-29. The Lady Jackets were lead by Patterson with 14 points. The Lady Jackets improve to 11-3 on the season.
The Jackets followed the Lady Jackets by tipping off at 8:30. The Jackets looking to continue their dominance as well as they’d scored over eighty points in each of their last two games. Shook led the Jackets in the first period with as the Jackets led 9-6. Hayesville found stride offensively in the second and ran with it for the remainder of the game. The Jackets grabbed a 25-17 lead going into the intermission as McTaggert lead the Jackets with eight first half points. Freshman McTaggert continued his dominance on the offensive side of the ball as he scored nine to push the Jackets ahead by a score of 54-28. The Jackets streak of eighty point scoring offensively has expanded to three games now following the 83-41 point domination over the Eagles of Hiawasse Dam. The Jackets improve to 10-4 on the season.
The Jacket squads will travel to Andrews Tuesday, January 15th as they look to face off against the Wildcats.
Jackets Travel to Bryson City to Face Maroon Devils
Clay County Schools, TeamFYNSports January 13, 2019
Despite the cold and rain Tuesday, January eighth the Jackets traveled to Swain County high school to face off against the Maroon Devils.
The Lady Jackets were fighting for the third place ranking in the conference as they had yet to face the Devils yet this year. The Lady Jackets got off to a slow start offensively as the game remained scoreless for the first four minutes of the game. Foster led be Lady Jackets with four points and three rebounds during the first period. Despite struggling to find offense during the first Hayesville’s offense exploded by going off scoring twenty three points; as they were led by Patterson led the Lady Jackets with twelve points. The Maroon Devils tailed 30-23 at the half as Patterson led the Lady Jackets with twelve points and two steals in the first half. The dominance on the offensive side of the ball most certainly carried over into the second half as the Lady Jackets came out firing on all cylinders as three Hayesville scorers put up five points or more. Foster led the Lady Jackets with six points and two rebounds. The Lady Jackets went to beat the Lady Devils as they dominated in all facets of the game, Patterson led the Lady Jackets with twenty three points followed by Annis with seventeen. Helpmau led the Lady Maroon Devils with twenty three points. The Lady Jackets improve to 9-3 on the season.
The Jackets followed by tipping off at 8:00. During the first Hayesville was playing generous as 6 players scored and all makes came off assists as the Jackets jumped out to a lead as they lead 13-12. Cothren led the Jackets in the second period with five. Hayesville walked into halftime with a 28-22 lead as Cothren lead with seven. The Jacket offense exploded in the second half led by Sr forward Cook with nine points as the Jackets grabbed a 53-24 lead. Shook lead Hayesville in the fourth as they ran away with a big win 81-51 to improve to 8-4 on the season. All nine Jackets scored 5 or more points, lead by Cook with 19 points.
The next match up for your Hayesville yellow Jackets will be Thursday, January 10th as they will host the across town rival Murphy Bulldogs. The Lady Jackets will tip off at 6:30 followed but the Jackets.
Jackets Host Cross Town Rivalry Against Murphy Bulldogs
Clay County Schools, TeamFYNSports January 13, 2019
Thursday, January 10 the Murphy Bulldogs traveled to Clay County to face off against your Hayesville Yellow Jackets in a huge rivalry and conference game.
The Lady Jackets looked to face off against the seventh ranked team in 1A in the Lady Bulldogs. Hayesville looked to take advantage of the Bulldogs as they were short handed missing their star Fr center as she was sidelined with a concussion. In a game that would consist of great defense on both sides the Lady Jackets struggled offensively during the first, however they played sound defense as they grabbed six rebounds and two steals. Hayesville trailed 8-5 after the first. Patterson lead the Lady Jackets with six points in the second period as the Lady Jackets entered halftime trialing 22-16. Hayesville closed in on the Bulldogs as they were led by Foster with four points and Patterson with a steal as they narrowed the deficit 27-25. Entering the final period the crowd on both sides was electric in what seemed to be a sold out gymnasium. The Lady Jackets went on to grab a lead with the time winding down in the quarter a late three by Annis but the final stamp on this one as the Lady Jackets went on to lead 34-29 in what was the best game of the season for the Lady Jackets. Patterson lead Hayesville with fourteen points. The Lady Jackets improve to 10-3, move into second in the conference standings, and enter the top ten for the first time this season as they sit tenth in the state!
The Jackets followed by tipping off at 8:00. Hayesville started hot offensively as B. Mcclure lead the Jackets with eight points as he hit two threes as they lead 22-14. The offensive dominance would continue throughout as the Jackets lead 49-34 at the halftime intermission and were lead by B. Mcclure with twenty one points in the first half as he made four from behind the arc. The Jackets had no mercy for the rival Bulldogs throughout the second half as they would go on to win by a score of 96-64. B. Mcclure lead the Jackets with twenty seven and was followed by H. Mcclure with twenty two. The Jackets improved to 9-4 on the season.
Hayesville will host Hiawasse Dam Friday, January 11th as the varsity girls will tip off at 7. Come out and support your Jackets as they look to grab another win!